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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,287.46, 85,956.68 and 33,993.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,287.46, 85,956.68 and 33,993.15 is: 46,910.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,287.46 : 85,956.68 = 33,993.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,287.46/85,956.68 = 33,993.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,287.46x = 85,956.68 × 33,993.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,287.46x = 2,921,938,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,938,371.68/62,287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,910.54

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